ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 27, 2021

I learned the basics of PR tactics, like the different parts of a press release and how to write one, but now that I’m in the industry I consider pitching one of the basics of what we do. For example, I had no idea just how integral to a typical PR program the visibility earned through conference speaking opportunities are.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 18, 2021

The conversations that take place during a recording are more laid back than a typical interview, and questions are often shared in advance so the guest has time to think through their responses. The discussion can be released in edited video snippets, bylined articles, contributed blog posts, op-ed pieces, and even on-site interviews.

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PR Job Coach

JANUARY 28, 2013

Landing an interview, let alone a job has never been tougher as we enter 2013. Writing and committing to memory a thirty second elevator speech is one of life’s most difficult tasks even if you are a communications professional. Grab your favorite beverage , writing instrument of choice, your favorite easy chair and a relaxed mindset.

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Cision

JANUARY 18, 2018

Here’s a great example of our own: a few months ago, Forrester commented on Cision’s recent IPO. You never know when that media contact might reach out again for an interview or a quote, so be a good social neighbor and share those mentions. But, as I said before, sharing these links also helps out whoever’s writing about you.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

For example, we occasionally bring in technical writers to interview engineers or other staff at client companies to create background material for long-form content. And we have an ongoing relationship with a morning show specialist who has a line to the key segment producers and will never give up on cracking the big interview!

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Securing an interview with a media outlet for an executive or other company spokesperson is a dream…except when it’s not. Interviews provide an opportunity to showcase your brand and spokespeople as thought leaders, increase loyalty to your brand, defuse crises and drive sales. Write bullets, not novels. Sound bites.

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Cision

AUGUST 30, 2017

Write Great Content. This might go without saying, but your very first step in attracting the attention of an influencer is to write something they would want to share with their readers. You could write a blog post about the top 10 best purses the celebrity has ever carried. Did he inspire you to write the post?

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Remote PR Jobs

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Now you need to make sure your client is adequately prepared for the interview. While public relations is a creative field, a briefing document requires quite a bit of preparation as it incorporates all the nuts and bolts to make an interview run smoothly. The hard part is over, or is it? Briefing document framework.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2021

First, have a clear understanding of the reporters you work with most frequently and try to check what they’re writing about, even if you don’t have an urgent media inquiry. For contacts you don’t know, this is essential so your spokesperson can understand whether the interview will be easy or could present challenges.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

When your company secures an interview with a major media outlet, you may feel the urge to celebrate. Just don’t let your executive or chosen company spokesperson arrive to the interview unprepared! Read below as Brad offers tips that will help anyone who conducts or prepares others for media interviews.

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Flack's Revenge

MARCH 9, 2021

In the first post, I explored the meaning and history of the term, and shared examples. In the second post, I explained how to describe your IP in simple and clear terms (see the case study below for another example). Google PageRank is an example of the former. Making it a Verb, Playing Bigger. Challenges.

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PR for Anyone

MARCH 24, 2020

One of my first interviews was in Examiner.com. Did you invent a new product, write a book, or win an award? Look at magazine covers for great hook examples. Ask Google, “Who writes about [your topic] at [name of publication]?” If so, are you staying connected with those journalists? Make your business newsworthy.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

So I am, for example, at home with my wife and my child, my son, who’s almost 18 months now. Journalists want to do a great job and they want to write great stories. The pandemic has] been all-consuming, particularly for me as someone who focuses on writing about consumer health,” he said. “I Get used to competing with COVID.

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Journalism Report Interviews Meeting 211

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

On the downside, we’re seeing an increasing risk of deep fakes; for example, the recent Greta Thunberg ‘vegan grenade’ satire. Re-writing the AI draft “We’ll spend more time rewriting ChatGPT’s draft press releases, and less time finding relevant topics, reporters… thanks to it as well.”

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Contently - Strategy

MAY 9, 2024

Writing a white paper is the heavyweight bout of content creation. Here are some tips for writing a white paper, from choosing a topic to sharing your content with the world. It offered data and insights on how to attract talent, interview candidates, onboard employees, and keep staff happy for the long run.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

As public relations professionals know, there are many different types of media interviews. Here are our best tips for getting quoted in a media interview, and staying in the picture. So if an interview opportunity is important, you’ll need to make an effort to be available on short notice. Be accessible. Be surprising.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The next time you’re looking to tell your company’s unique story, but have press release writers’ block, take some inspiration from the following examples of amazing press releases. Example: Full Circle Joins The Caffeinated Buzz With Brumi. Example: Bride-To-Be Shares Emotional Journey To Lose 30 Pounds For Wedding On Social Media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 19, 2022

Examples of these include HARO (Help A Reporter Out) and Qwoted , which are both free, and ProfNet , which requires a subscription for those wishing to respond. . Taking a few minutes to browse these lists is a good practice for identifying story ideas and interview opportunities. Keep responses tight.

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PR Fuel

JULY 14, 2021

Learning how to write press releases can help you reach and appeal to your target audience. Here are the nine tips you need when learning how to write a press release. Before you learn how to write press releases, it’s important to consider what you want to write about. Not sure where to start?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Tom Mueller, who interviewed over 200 corporate whistleblowers for his book Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud , proclaims this “the age of the whistleblower.”. But the most far-reaching recent example is that of Susan Fowler. Lately it seems particularly relevant. It’s a red flag.

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Cision

DECEMBER 28, 2017

For example, if you have a big charity event in December, you could schedule a few posts in the weeks beforehand to tackle a related topic and promote the event. You could write a “10 More X Tips” post, or expand upon points in a list post to generate several additional articles. March: Revisit Your Best Content.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

We typically interview the prospect and based on the outcome of the discussion, gauge the odds of winning the business, determine how to budget and staff for the pitch and roll the dice on a positive outcome. It also provides opportunity for those just starting out in the business to flex their writing muscles.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

The best rule, of course, is to slightly underpromise and overdeliver — in writing. With little reason to believe otherwise, a PR team will sometimes book an interview with a journalist, only to see it go poorly. The unprepared spokesperson. . The negative media story. .

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Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked. Write down what your domain authority is, which is listed in the left-hand side of the box, right underneath your website’s URL.

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Cision

JANUARY 17, 2018

As an example, Thompson said he typically receives something like the following: “Hi Derek, I see you wrote about bitcoin. Would you like to write about how blockchain is changing the jewelry business? Please write about them?’ Write about it.’”. Because they are not useful. I read your article about bitcoin.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Write stories that readers will not only relate to but also use as a valuable source for their future business endeavors. For example, blogging can be a huge time commitment. Write memorable and compelling stories that will captivate reader’s interest. Create a distinctive and authentic tone of voice. Growing Competition.

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PRSay

AUGUST 11, 2021

Read by influencers and decision-makers, these guest columns require our best efforts and most polished writing. I cannot stress enough the importance of writing to the correct length as prescribed by the newspaper,” Yost says. Newsletter writing has its own form that media pitches should fit. Photo credit: mclittlestock ].

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Techies, for example, might enjoy working with a mobile start-up, while fashion gurus would rather work at a boutique PR firm. While communications may be your forte, with strengths such as writing, creativity, organization and research, your passion might be for something else altogether. Is industry specialist the right path for you?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether you’re writing a byline or preparing for a gig, it’s important to understand your audience. A bylined article for a tech or business publication, for example, must be written with the right audience and end goal in mind. What’s more, I’ve been able to use the experience from each role to enhance the other.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 18, 2018

A great example of a smart use of a trending word includes t-shirt companies that jumped all over the curious Presidential mistyped tweet – “covfefe.” Check out this “tech jargon generator” for some great examples.) For example, many B2B tech clients are reluctant to divulge certain facts.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

This is best accomplished by reading what they write – not just posted pieces, but their social feeds and personal blog as well. It may be smart, however, to newsjack a hot topic by offering an example or expert commentary on a large breaking story. Know who you will offer up for interviews and make sure they’re prepared.

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Media Pitching Report Interviews 212

PRSay

MAY 10, 2019

Here are five tips on how to make your writing resonate with readers. For example, if your article is advising small employers on how to recruit qualified employees in a tight job market, then your lead/transition/substance might look like this: Lead: Losing top talent to bigger companies? Loosen your language.

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Wadds Inc.

MARCH 8, 2023

We looked at how AI tools could be used to help write a press release based on the recent CIPR report about the impact of AI tools on public relations practice researched and written by Andrew Bruce Smith and myself. Using tools in real life examples also highlights issues.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 7, 2016

We shared our thoughts on a number of important topics, from preparing for your career and interviewing to working with HR recruiters and making yourself stand out online and through social media (the right way). When interviewing, a Google search uncovers everything on a candidate. Always prepare for the interview.

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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If you’re looking for an easy, but sure way, to define yourself as an expert in your field, here’s my advice: write an ebook. Aside from bragging rights, writing an ebook can help increase your authority because people will begin to see you as an expert on the topic. Don’t allow the prospect of writing an book to overwhelm you.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. For example, ‘This new zoning law is going to change X, Y & Z.’ Email is best to get it in writing.

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The trick to getting good content from an AI service is to learn how to write excellent prompts. Give it an identity to write from, a tone of voice to use, and enough context about the topic so that you get a great response back. Always edit and put your own voice on a piece that’s created by AI. Never use it straight from AI.

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